1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flavia | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Flavia | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |